Politics
From Fishermen to Pirates: The Economic Desperation Driving Piracy in Eyl, Somalia
In the quiet coastal town of Eyl, Somalia, two men, their identities concealed under large scarves, entered a room for a clandestine meeting....
Ethiopia and France Deepen Strategic Partnership in Key Sectors
Ethiopia’s diplomatic strides were highlighted in recent high-level discussions between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and French President Emmanuel Macron. Held at the Ethiopian...
Ethiopia Opens Banking Sector to Foreign Competition
Ethiopian lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking bill that allows foreign banks to operate within the country, marking a significant milestone in Prime Minister...
Ghana’s President-elect Mahama Names Anti-Corruption Team Ahead of Inauguration
Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has announced the formation of a dedicated anti-corruption task force as part of his commitment to tackle graft...
Uganda’s President Museveni Defends Military Courts Amid Outcry Over Opposition Leader’s Trial
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has ignited controversy by defending the use of military courts to try civilians. This follows the arrest and...
Zambia’s Constitutional Court Bars Ex-President Lungu from 2026 Presidential Race
Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is ineligible to contest the 2026 presidential elections, citing constitutional term limits....
Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama Secures Presidential Victory
Ghana’s former president and opposition leader, John Dramani Mahama, has decisively won the country’s presidential election, signaling a significant shift in leadership. The...
Nigeria’s Parliament Considers Bill to Cap Federal Ministers at 37
Nigeria’s House of Representatives is deliberating a proposed bill that aims to limit the number of federal ministers to 37 in a bid...
Burkina Faso’s President Dismisses Prime Minister and Government Officials
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela and the entire cabinet through a...
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Thirty African Countries Included in Permanent U.S. Visa Bond Scheme
Citizens of 30 African countries have been included in a permanent U.S. visa bond programme designed to strengthen immigration compliance and reduce visa...
Ghana Government Backs Proposal to Extend Presidential Term to Five Years
Ghana’s government has expressed support for proposals to extend the presidential term from four years to five years, arguing that a longer tenure...
